Sacramento County deputy shoots burglary suspect who had stolen gun, sheriff says

A robbery suspect was hospitalized after being shot by a Sacramento County sheriff's deputy in the La Riviera area Friday morning after authorities say he threatened two people and stole a firearm.

The shooting happened near Barracuda Way and Grayling Way shortly after 10:20 a.m.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the incident began around 9 a.m. when deputies received a report of a transient man burglarizing a vehicle on Folsom Boulevard. The sheriff's office said when the victim attempted to retrieve his belongings, the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened him.

Deputies later received a report of a burglary in progress on Mackinaw Way. Investigators said a homeowner returned to find a man matching the description of the earlier suspect inside his home with the homeowner's handgun.

The suspect repeatedly pointed the firearm at the homeowner's head and threatened to kill him, officials said. The homeowner was able to escape and call 911. The suspect then allegedly attempted to steal the homeowner's vehicle but instead took his bicycle and fled.

Deputies later located the suspect riding the bicycle with the stolen firearm in his hand. The sheriff's office said the suspect refused commands to stop and fled on foot after reaching the end of a cul-de-sac on Barracuda Way.

Authorities said the suspect ran into a large parking lot and, when he reached a fence at the end of the lot, turned toward deputies. One deputy fired a rifle at the suspect, striking him and causing him to drop the firearm.

The suspect survived and was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery and was stable at last check.

None of the victims in the robbery were injured, and no deputies were hurt.

Per standard procedure by law enforcement following an officer-involved shooting, the sheriff's office said the deputy who fired will be placed on paid leave while the shooting is investigated.